Art courses available in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby

We have a great variety of creative and artisitic courses on offer at Byron Community College. From music, comedy and dance to photography, drawing, handicraft and writting. See what’s on offer at our Mullumbimby and Byron Bay campuses below.

In this course, we will be ‘breaking through’ and bridging the gap from confident intermediate player to competent musician. If you’re bored with your guitar playing, this course is for you! This course is designed for the intermediate player who wants to advance. To benefit fully from this course you will need to be able to play confidently both open position and barre chords. Among other things, we will explore new approaches to chords, and different chord ‘voicings’; we will...
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$150Limited
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$135

Guitar 3 - Breaking Through

<p>In this course, we will be ‘breaking through’ and bridging the gap from confident intermediate player to competent musician. If you’re bored with your guitar playing, this course is for you! This

If you’re one of the millions who bought a guitar, learned three chords (or less), got frustrated, and hasn’t picked up the guitar since, this class is for you! This is a fresh start, a chance to get over those 'beginner’s blues' and actually get to play stuff and enjoy it. So dust off your guitar, bring it along and join in. But be warned, you may well find you’ll acquire a lifelong addiction to playing your guitar. Additional materials $10. Past Student Feedback “Simple to learn...
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$150Limited
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$135

Guitar For Beginners

<p>If you’re one of the millions who bought a guitar, learned three chords (or less), got frustrated, and hasn’t picked up the guitar since, this class is for you! This is a fresh start, a chance to

A follow-on course for people who have participated in Sewing for Beginners andpeople who have some sewing skills but would like more confidence, inspiration , and to learn more techniques. Learn how to insert zips, buttonholes, elasticising etc. Complete a garment in a friendly relaxed atmosphere with a highly skilled teacher. Additional materials $5 What to bring SEWING TOOLS eg:pins,scissors,tailors chalk, thread cutters,tapemeasure etc. PATTERN: A pattern with instructions. Go...
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$229Limited
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$206

Sewing Level 2

<p>A follow-on course for people who have participated in Sewing for Beginners andpeople who have some sewing skills but would like more confidence, inspiration , and to learn more techniques. Learn

This course will suit you if you are a reasonably confident beginner rather than novices; can already play through some songs; or have already completed Karl’s Beginners course. What happens for a lot of us is we get to the stage of being able to play a few songs, but then get a bit stuck, and don’t know where to go next. What can easily happen then is that we get bored playing the same old things and not progressing. Karl has a bunch of cool things to show you that will enable you...
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$150Limited
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$135

Guitar - Part Two

<p>This course will suit you if you are a reasonably confident beginner rather than novices; can already play through some songs; or have already completed Karl’s Beginners course. What happens for

Learn how to create beautiful baskets using natural fibres from plants that grow around us. You will learn how to recognise, gather and prepare local plants for weaving then be shown basic weaving techniques. This is a great way for people to come together and share their creative ideas. It’s fun and very relaxing, but be warned, it’s addictive! Additional materials $10. Feedback from Past students “Loved the course - eloise is so generous with her knowledge - we had a ball touring...
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Though spellbinding in its effects, creative writing itself isn’t magical. Whether you’ve always wanted to write and not known where to start, or just want to start scribbling, we’ll make a beginning. Take a peep at attitudes affecting creativity and at what stops us writing. We’ll then plunge headlong into sorting story ideas, exploring characters, description and dialogue, learning how to give feedback, and revising and editing. This is a creative writing course for anyone...
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This course is aimed at those who want to learn how to use their DSLR camera to the full potential. The course teaches you how to be prepared for the special moments in your child’s life you would love to capture. Based on weekly theory classes and fun assignments, you will learn how to capture better images. Improve week by week and end up with great shots of your family. This course is suited to introductory/intermediate DSLR users. You will learn to properly use your digital...
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$225Limited
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$203

Photographing Your Kids

<p>This course is aimed at those who want to learn how to use their DSLR camera to the full potential. The course teaches you how to be prepared for the special moments in your child’s life you would

Bellydancing hearkens back not only centuries but aeons ago when women used a very body-centered dance as part of their rituals. With over 20 years of study behind her, don’t miss this opportunity to learn from this very experienced teacher/performer. Connect with your femininity and increase your confidence in this empowering class. What to bring A bottle of water Any bellydancing attire you may already have Yoga mat for cool down if you have one Feedback from Past Students “I...
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$112Limited
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$101

Spirit Bellydance

<p>Bellydancing hearkens back not only centuries but aeons ago when women used a very body-centered dance as part of their rituals. With over 20 years of study behind her, don’t miss this opportunity

For students who feel confident and have a sound knowledge of basic bellydance technique and are ready to take it up to the next level. In this course, layering is introduced and props to provide more of a challenge. What students say “Tatiana is a wonderul teacher. It has been such a gift to learn from her. I feel very grateful. She has so much skill and expertise, a delight to learn from her” What to bring A bottle of water Any bellydancing attire you may already have Yoga mat if...
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$112Limited
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$101

Spirit Bellydance - Intermediate

<p>For students who feel confident and have a sound knowledge of basic bellydance technique and are ready to take it up to the next level. In this course, layering is introduced and props to provide

Art Journaling is a wonderful tool for anyone newly entering or re-entering, their creativity. It combines the excitement of mixed media with the benefits of journaling. Collaging, painting, doodling, and experimenting in an art journal is different from working on a canvas, it can stay as safe and private as you like. Art Journaling is not just for artists. You do not need to know how to draw. For beginners, it is a non-threatening, fun entryway into your creativity. For more...
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$199Limited
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$179

Art Journaling - Ignite Your Creativity

<p>Art Journaling is a wonderful tool for anyone newly entering or re-entering, their creativity. It combines the excitement of mixed media with the benefits of journaling. Collaging, painting,